Prenatal Educator Per Diem

St. Lukes is proud of the skills experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Lukes are our most valuable asset! Individually and together our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve regardless of a patients ability to pay for health care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as instructor for prenatal classes and support groups as scheduled and utilizes current evidence based research to support principles of education and practice.

• Secures and maintains appropriate materials and equipment for utilization in classroom environment. Assures materials are available and promptly returns materials and equipment to the appropriate department.

• Teaches prenatal classes as assigned; either virtually and/or in person.

• Sets up classroom and online materials in advance of class start time and cleans up and restocks supplies at the end of class time.

• Maintains detailed documentation of class attendance and collects class fees if necessary

• Shares observations and improvement ideas for classes and programs with Coordinator Prenatal Education Programs.

• Participates in the periodic review of program materials and overall program effectiveness.

• Collaborates with the Prenatal Education Coordinator Prenatal Education Programs and other educators through the Baby and Me department to evaluate services offered and support program development.

• Periodically serves as back-up instructor for other instructors.

• Communicates patients needs identified during classes to provide comprehensive coordination of care and quality patient experience.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk to 6 hours per day 20 minutes at a time. Frequent use of hands and fingers. Occasionally lift carry and push objects up to 75 patients weighing up to 250 lbs. via wheelchair bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoops and bends. Frequently reaches above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general near far color and peripheral vision. Must have the ability to hear normal conversation.

EDUCATION:

IBCLC Certified Lactation Counselor or Licensed Practical Nurse with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania with obstetrical and/or pediatric experience preferred. Experience in labor and delivery newborn and postpartum care preferred. Certified childbirth educator with demonstrated experience and knowledge of breastfeeding support a plus.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience in working in an obstetrical and/or pediatric setting preferred. Ability to engage and maintain constructive relationship with diverse populations. Instructor trained in obstetrics or childbirth education preferred.

Please complete your application using your full legal name andcurrent home address. Be sure toincludeemployment history forthe past seven (7) years including your present employer. Additionally you areencouraged to upload a current resume including all work history education and/or certifications andlicenses if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Lukes!!

St. Lukes University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.